If you are currently serving the military or receiving military benefits, and you were arrested for being a drunk driver in Colorado Springs, it’s important to act as quickly as possible and hire a DUI attorney right away. Failure to do so puts the following on the line: Military Rank, Pay Scale, and Wage If…
Driving while intoxicated is both incredibly dangerous and unfortunately incredibly common. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics in 2016. That might sound like a big number, but it’s only about 1% of the estimated 111…
According to the Center for Disease Control over one million drivers were charged with driving under the influence (DUI). DUI lawyers stay very busy defending people charged with driving under the influence. If you have been charged with a DUI, it is strongly recommended that you get the support of experienced DUI lawyers on your…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an external physical impact to the head, resulting in an alteration in brain function. TBI’s have been in the news over the past several years, mostly in discussions revolving around youth, recreational and professional sports injuries involving concussions. But TBIs can also occur under other circumstances, in particular…
Joe Maher and the Maher Legal team have successfully challenged a Covid-era Colorado Springs Police Department policy that effectively denied DUI suspects due process under the law. El Paso County courts continue to dismiss DUI charges or suppress wrongfully obtained blood evidence due to this issue into September of 2021. CSPD COVID POLICY You may…
Attorneys must know the law, maintain a close watch on current events, and possess the fortitude to confront the government when it violates the rights of citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 wrought havoc on all facets of daily life: work, education, family and social life and wellness. Additionally, the Colorado Springs Police Department implemented…
A new court order from an El Paso County Judge says Colorado Springs Police violated a driver’s statutory rights as officers weren’t using breathalyzer tests during the pandemic — now, more than 1,000 DUI cases could be impacted, according to local defense attorneys. In March 2020, CSPD suspended alcohol breath testing when pulling people over…
One thing that is important to know if you have been charged with a DUI is that you are actually facing two separate legal actions, which entails two separate legal cases. Criminal Case The legal implications of the criminal aspect of driving under the influence include the risk of spending time in jail, house arrest…
Now that marijuana is legal for recreational use in Colorado, how is the state measuring impairment and how does that impact you if you’re pulled over for driving with marijuana impairment? According to the state of Colorado, if a person’s ability to operate a vehicle is affected to the slightest degree by alcohol and/or drugs…
June is Bike Month throughout Colorado and is a great time to get out and cycle for transportation and fun but be cautious about Bicycling Under the Influence. We hope you’re enjoying the great weather and our wonderful local bike trails, but be aware that if you’re cycling to Colorado’s great brewpubs you can STILL…